Overview
Grattan Institute produces high-quality public policy recommendations for Australia’s future. Established in 2008, the institute is independent, taking the side of the public interest rather than interest groups. It receives no ongoing government funding and rejects commissioned work to ensure this independence. The organisation is rigorous in obtaining the best evidence from its own data analysis and from published work, and is practical in identifying what governments should do to improve the lives of all Australians.
Mission and focus areas
Grattan Institute aims to change the nation for good through independent, rigorous, and practical policy research in Australia. Its research programs focus on several key areas: Budget policy, Climate change, Democracy and public integrity, Disability, Economic growth, Education and skills, Energy, Equity, Health, Housing, Migration and labour markets, Retirement incomes, Tax reform, and Transport and cities.
Structure and governance
Grattan is an independent not-for-profit organisation governed by a Board of Directors. Its Program Directors and research staff are experts in their policy field. The institute’s work is funded by an endowment and through philanthropic support.
Programs and offerings
Grattan Institute offers free access to its reports, events, and articles online. It produces podcasts on various policy issues and provides expert-led policy and data visualisation training through the Grattan Academy. Its work has influenced federal and state policies in areas such as paid parental leave, childcare, school reading instruction, and Medicare reform.
